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Lemony Lemon Bars

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Submitted by: tyxe

 

These tart and tangy bars are a perfect finale to a picnic lunch--light buttery and with just a bit of zing from the lemon zest.
 

Ingredients

  • Crust:
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups flour
  • Filling:
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 5 tablespoons flour
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • Powdered sugar, optional

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Method

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray a 9 X 13 inch pan with nonstick cooking spray. In a medium bowl blend crust ingredients until crumbly. Press into prepared pan and bake for 15-20 minutes until just golden. Meanwhile in a medium bowl blend filling ingredients until well mixed. Pour filling over baked crust and continue baking for 20 more minutes. Cool on wire rack and dust with powdered sugar, if desired, before serving.

 

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Number of Servings: 36

 

Submitted by: tyxe ()

 

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